Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB50BS and JBL LIVE Pro+. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | JBL LIVE Pro+ |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | Sports | - | |
| Weight | 22 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 49.5 g Earbud: 5 g |
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| Colour | Black | Blue | Red | Beige | Pink | Black | White | |
| Protection | Splashproof | IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB50BS | JBL LIVE Pro+ |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | JBL LIVE Pro+ have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL LIVE Pro+ are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 24000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE Pro+. |
| Sensitivity | - | 102 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 91 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 11 mm | Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE Pro+. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | JBL LIVE Pro+ have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Voice control, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Smart Ambient |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB50BS | JBL LIVE Pro+ |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB50BS | JBL LIVE Pro+ |
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| Controls | Volume control | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB50BS | JBL LIVE Pro+ |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB50BS | JBL LIVE Pro+ |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR XB50BS | JBL LIVE Pro+ |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 55 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8.5 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE Pro+. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 27 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 28 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | JBL LIVE Pro+ recharge faster than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony MDR XB50BS | JBL LIVE Pro+ |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB50BS | JBL LIVE Pro+ |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB50BS | JBL LIVE Pro+ |
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| Included Accessories | Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) | 5 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case (500 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | - | Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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